Student Worker - ASUN Assistant Director of Government Affairs

* Help coordinate and oversee the logistics, programming, research, and policy analysis of the Department.* Serve as support in conducting student-led lobbying efforts at all levels of government.* Act as the Director of Legislative Affairs in the absence of or at the request of the Director.* Plan, organize, and execute the curriculum of the Government Relations Internship Program to include:* Producing the education components twice a semester to include sentiments such as Policy Analysis, Student-led lobbying efforts, the Nevada Legislature and State Government Structure, Voter Registration, History of Nevada Politics, Policies that have impacted Higher Education, the Board of Regents, ASUN governing documents, data analysis, time management, leadership skills, and other topics related.* Presentations or guest speakers that increase the learning mission of the program.* Coordinating a system where interns will report to the officer in the Department of Legislative Affairs that the Assistant Director of Legislative Affairs deems appropriate.* Candidate must be enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno* Maintain a 2.00 GPA and be enrolled in at least 7 credits* Perform all duties and instructions outlined by the ASUN Governing Documents* Uphold the Nevada Student Code of Conduct* Meet all deadlines set forth, attend all required meetings and training, work scheduled hours, properly complete and submit HR paperwork on time, assist in the promotion of the mission of ASUN and Nevada, behave in a manner that is ethical, and maintain a high level of integrity* Other duties as called upon by my position* Background in political science and government relations through course of study and/or prior work experience* Existing knowledge of the Nevada State Legislature* Motivation to support the goals and initiatives under the Impact Nevada platform through:* Conducting student outreach to understand non-partisan legislative priorities of the student body* Connecting with state, local, and federal policymakers to brainstorm policy solutions to student issues* Actively tracking bill draft requests for 83rd Nevada State Legislature aligned with student interests* Serving as a robust advocate within the Nevada System of Higher Education* Furthering on-campus voter education and registration* Sponsoring opportunities for political engagement on a nonpartisan basis* Strong writing and policy analysis skills* Ability to cultivate relationships with students, student clubs and organizations, and policymakers* Ability to work effectively and respectfully with politically, ideologically, and culturally diverse people and communities* Excellent organization and project management skills in a team-based environment with multiple projects* Proficient at leading a cohesive team**Writing** **Sample** – (required) Provide a copy of at least one policy-related writing sample showcasing your analysis skills. This may be taken from prior courses or work experiences.The University of Nevada, Reno is a leading public research university committed to the promise of a future powered by knowledge. Founded in 1874 as Nevada’s original land-grant university, the University serves more than 23,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and 63 countries.Classified by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education as an R1 (“Very High Research”) university, it is also recognized in the Carnegie Community Engagement classification. The University is also ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the “Best National Universities” and “Best National Public Universities.” It also ranks in the top tier of the WSJ/Times Higher Education World University Rankings and the New York Times’ “Top Colleges for Economic Diversity.”Since 2009, nearly $1 billion has been has invested in advanced labs, facilities, and residence halls on the main campus. The University is home to Nevada’s first medical school – the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine and the Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe, where education, research, and creative work thrive in a stunning mountain setting. The University delivers on its original land-grant mission with outreach across the state through the University of Nevada, Reno Extension, Nevada Agricultural Experiment Station, Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Small Business Development Center, the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, and Wolf Pack Athletics.The main campus is in Reno, Nevada, a burgeoning global technology hub with a vibrant midtown and downtown. Found where the high desert of the Great Basin meets the High Sierra and Lake Tahoe, the beautiful, 290-acre main campus is also a Nevada State Arboretum. The University’s physical infrastructure is expanding with ongoing construction of the newly named John Tullock Business Building, set to open in fall 2025. Groundbreaking is also planned for a new State Public Health Laboratory Building on campus, alongside the recent acquisition of 16 parcels near campus, known as “University Village,” to provide affordable housing for graduate students and early career faculty.Collaborating with world-renowned organizations, the University fosters innovation through initiatives such as the Digital Wolf Pack partnership with Apple, which ensures equitable access to technology for students, providing new incoming freshman or transfer students with an iPad Air and accessories. Google’s TechWise initiate is an 18-month program that fully supports undergraduate students in becoming entry-level software engineers by graduation.In 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada – led by the University of Nevada, Reno – was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (TechHubs). Nevada was selected from a competitive pool of 489 applicants from across the United States and its territories. Nevada’s Tech Hub will strengthen America’s lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state.Through its commitment to high-impact education, world-improving research and creative activity, and outreach that’s transforming Nevada’s communities and businesses, the University continues its 150-year tradition of benefitting our state, nation and world.The University recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. The inclusive and engaged community on campus recognizes the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.Today, the University delivers on its original land-grant mission of access to education and knowledge by investing in the academics, facilities, support, engagement and vibrant campus life that promote our diverse students’ cognitive growth and academic achievement – all while remaining one of the best values in American higher education.For more information, please visit the .NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Zeva EdmondsonDirector, Title IX CoordinatorCenter for Civil Rights and Equal Access1664 N. Virginia StreetReno, NV 89557(775) University of Nevada, Reno, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments
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